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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport Connections: Scotland and Rest of UK

Wednesday 8 September 2021 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government is committed to improving transport connections for economic growth across the UK.
  • Andrew Jones inquired about the east coast main line's importance and potential investments.
  • Gavin Newlands asked about the timeline for extending high-speed rail to the Scottish border.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Jones Con
Economy Transport Scotland
Context

Discussions are being held to improve transport links. The east coast main line is crucial for growing family, business, and cultural ties.

Question

What recent discussions have been had with Cabinet colleagues on improving transport connections between Scotland and the rest of the UK? We recognise the importance of the east coast main line in these efforts.

Answer from Alister Jack

The Government is committed to levelling up every part of the UK, recognising that infrastructure projects are key for economic growth. We will wait for the publication of the Union connectivity review later this year.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Investments in the east coast main line and its specific importance were not addressed

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Q2 Andrew Jones Con
Economy Transport Scotland
Context

Growing family, business, and cultural ties between Harrogate, Knaresborough, Scotland require better transport connectivity. The east coast main line is central to this.

Question

The family, business, and cultural links between Harrogate and Knaresborough with Scotland are expanding, but further growth requires better connectivity. As the east coast main line is crucial for this expansion, will my right hon. Friend welcome investments being made in it?

Answer from Alister Jack

The Government aims to level up all corners of the UK through infrastructure projects that create economic growth. However, specific details on investments in the east coast main line were not provided.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Investments and their importance specifically regarding the east coast main line were not addressed

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Q3 Gavin Newlands SNP
Transport
Context

There is a need for high-speed rail connectivity to the Scottish border.

Question

By which year will the high-speed rail line be extended to the Scottish border?

Answer from Alister Jack

The hon. Member must specify if he is referring to High Speed 2 or Galashiels coming south. The SNP did not engage in the connectivity review, and their Transport Minister irresponsibly told officials they could not engage with Sir Peter Hendy.

Not addressed: The question about a specific timeline for high-speed rail extension was not answered

How: Changed Subject To Snp Engagement

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